Palayita, Palāyita, Pālayitā: 11 definitions
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Palayita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Playit.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Palāyita (पलायित) refers to “having defeated” (former attachments), according to the Yogatārāvalī.—Accordingly, [while describing yoganidrā]: “[This] extraordinary sleep [which is] without dullness and void of thought [that is the world of] multiplicity, becomes manifest for people when [all their] former attachments have been defeated (palāyita) by the superiority of [their] inward awareness. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Palāyita (पलायित) refers to “having fled” (the battle, after defeat), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.10 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Kumāra (Kārttikeya) fought with Tāraka-Asura: “[...] Some of the Asuras shrieking ‘O save O save’ with palms joined in reverence sought refuge in Kumāra. Numberless Asuras were killed. Many fled (palāyita). The fleeing Asuras were beaten and harassed by the gods and the Gaṇas. Thousands of them fled to Pātāla for their life. Those who tried to flee were disappointed and put to distress. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
palāyita (पलायित).—p S Run off, fled.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Palāyita (पलायित).—p. p. Fled, retreated, run away, escaped.
Palāyita (पलायित).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) Defeated, flown, run away, retreated. E. palāyana flying, itac aff., or parā + aygatyarthatvāt-karttari kta rasya laḥ .
1) Palāyita (पलायित):—[from palāy] mfn. flown, fled, defeated, [Taittirīya-saṃhitā; Kathāsaritsāgara] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] n. gallop, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] ([varia lectio] pul).
Palāyita (पलायित):—[(taḥ-tā-taṃ) p.] Retreated.
Palāyita (पलायित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paḍāia, Palāia, Palāṇa.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Palāyita (पलायित) [Also spelled playit]:—(a) escaped; fugitive; left abruptly.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Palāyita (ಪಲಾಯಿತ):—
1) [noun] a man who has run away.
2) [noun] he who has escaped (as from a prison).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Pālayitā (पालयिता):—adj. protecting; guarding; nourishing; n. protector; guardian;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Palayitar, Palayitavya.
Full-text (+0): Prapalayita, Supalayita, Vipalayita, Dyutapalayita, Palayaka, Padaia, Pulayita, Playit, Palaia, Palata, Palana, Kandish, Kliba, Kliva, Palayati, Palay, Parivarta, Kuli.
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Search found 23 books and stories containing Palayita, Palāyita, Pālayitā; (plurals include: Palayitas, Palāyitas, Pālayitās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.6.30 < [Chapter 6 - The Yādavas’ Victory When Śrī Rukmiṇī is Kidnapped]
Verse 4.14.9 < [Chapter 14 - The Story of the Jālandharīs]
Verse 6.7.11 < [Chapter 7 - The Marriage of Śrī Rukmiṇī]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 956 < [Hindi-Bengali-English Volume 1]
Page 307 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Page 232 < [Hindi-English-Nepali (1 volume)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 214 < [Volume 15 (1911)]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
11. Popular Beliefs, Omens and Superstitions < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Part 5: Cultivation of Knowledge < [Chapter 3 - Education System]
Brihaddevata attributed to Shaunaka (by Arthur Anthony Macdonell)
Part 7-12a - The twenty-six names of Indra < [Chapter 2 - Introduction (continued)]
Part 6 - Vanaspati; The Svahakrtis < [Chapter 3 - Deities of Rigveda I.13-126]